Category Archives: Tourism

Daily Observer – The nine-member Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is collaborating with the government of Mexico to explore and develop a Sustainable Strategic Tourism Master Plans (SSTMP) for the sub-region.

Birmingham Mail – Almost 150 UK holidaymakers have been struck down with crippling food poisoning after going on holiday in Mexico. Figures show there have been 204 cases reported in the UK since June 1, with 148 involving holidaymakers who stayed in hotels and resorts on the Riviera Maya coast.

Town and Country -Tulum is known for its balmy blue water, perfect white sand beaches, and captivating Mayan ruins. But last Friday, the scene was far from pretty as 16 hotels, restaurants, shops, and private residences along the Mexican beach were seized in a government land dispute.

CBS – Mexico’s popularity as a vacation spot is largely driven by the affordability and convenience of its warm, sunny beaches. Still, there are hidden expenses that can mellow any budget traveler’s pre-vacation buzz.

CNSNews.com – Despite rising crime and an international reputation for widespread narcotics trafficking violence, Americans are choosing to vacation in Mexico more than ever before. Mexico is enjoying a tourism boom. More than 5.6 million foreigners chose to visit Mexico during the first quarter of this year, an increase of more than half a million compared to the same period a year ago.

12News – About an hour-and-a-half drive from Sonora’s capital of Hermosillo, there’s a hidden gem right by the ocean. It’s San Carlos, a pristine, beautiful bay and beach within the port city of Guaymas, and it’s one of Sonora’s best kept secrets.

SBS – Mexico welcomed 32.1 million foreign tourists in 2015, knocking Russia out of ninth place on the World Tourism Organisation list of top tourist destinations. Foreign exchange revenues from international visitors rose 7.7 per cent to $17.45 billion.

AP – Mexican environmental authorities say they will temporarily close a popular beach off the Pacific state of Nayarit because of damage from too many tourists. The unusual beach is a small crescent of sand at the bottom of a hole in an island that is accessible only by swimming in through a tunnel.

Forbes – Once you spend a bit of time in Todos Santos, you can see why all the saints might want to hang out there. It’s rugged and remote, not too far from the southern tip of Baja California Sur, and imbued with spirituality, creativity and adventure. It’s a 90-minute drive from Cabo but psychologically a world away. The place has soul.

NYT – For a capital with such a long and layered history, there is much that’s new in Mexico City. Skyscrapers grow like bamboo. A trendy restaurant, boutique hotel or high-end food store seems to open every week. Despite the often dark national mood — corruption in Mexico seems ever more brazen, and violence, much of it drug-related, persists in many areas — the city has kept its mojo.

Azteca – Fodor’s Travel determined that Mexico City is experiencing a “great moment” as a destination for spring 2016. On its website, Fodor’s Travel pointed to Mexico City as one of 10 sites worldwide that every visitor should know this spring thanks to its architecture, culture, gastronomy and traditions.

Globe and Mail – Tequila shots haven’t disappeared in Mexico City, but there’s an array of other shots and cocktails trending alongside the classic Mexican liquor these days. Several of the city’s chic neighbourhoods are feeding the demand for new cocktails. Here’s what we recommend you try first, and where to sip it.

Huff Post – Mexico is incredibly rich in culture, vast landscapes, archaeological treasures, dramatic nature, food and of course that (in)famous Latino passion. There’s a lot to see, however if you’re traveling with a time limit you might as well see the very best Mexico has to offer.

National Post – Just beyond a laidback beach is a peninsula that hosts a new and posh 62-property development, highlighting that Sayulita, once a tranquil fishing village, continues to grow into one of Mexico’s top tourism and retirement destinations.

Reuters – Mexico’s health ministry on Wednesday sought to play down any impact on its tourism industry from the mosquito-borne Zika virus, emphasizing the disease was under control and far from its main tourist centers.

AZ Capitol Times – Despite a renewed U.S. State Department travel warning for Mexico, regions like neighboring Sonora are moving forward with ambitious plans to attract U.S. visitors just in time for spring break, according to a senior Mexican tourism official.

Smithsonian – Most tourists are drawn to Mexico’s big-name destinations, like the pre-Hispanic ruins of Chichén Itzá or the crowded plazas of Mexico City. But the country is dotted with lesser-known ruins and other cultural sites, too—places that go far beyond the obvious tourist must-sees. In an effort to highlight those other locales, Mexican tourist officials have been quietly funneling their focus—and money—toward the selection of Pueblos Magicos, or “magic towns,” all over the country.

Yahoo Travel – Fun and busy Cabo, adventurous Riviera Maya, and thrilling Cancun. These are everyone’s go-to destinations when vacationing in Mexico. Yet a large part of Mexico that deserves to be seen remains undiscovered by most tourists.

Travel Weekly – As Mexico tourism heads confidently into 2016, bolstered by some strong numbers in the second half of 2015, three of its cities were singled out as vacation spots of note for the coming year. Tulum was named the world’s No. 1 destination on the rise for 2016 by TripAdvisor, Mexico City topped the New York Times’ list of 52 places to visit in the new year, and Guadalajara was No. 2 in Travel + Leisure’s list of the Best Places to Travel in 2016.